Nov. 2, 2009 -- The Laurel Ridge Comprehensive Interpretive Plan has been completed and represents the combined efforts of the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and regional partners to develop a unified approach to connecting residents and visitors with the region's resources.
One anticipated outcomes of the Plan is enhanced stewardship of these natural, scenic, cultural and historic assets on Laurel Ridge.
The Plan is part of the Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape Initiative (CLI), an effort to protect, enhance and conserve the region's exceptional natural and recreational assets for community revitalization and sustainable economic development.
The plan includes the seven state parks plus Forbes State Forest that are aligned along the Ridge. It also looks at nearby sites that have themes or resources that connect with those of the parks and forest.
The plan will be reviewed at a meeting on at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 16 -- click here for information on the meeting.